In loving memory of

Mary Lou Mello
July 6, 1939 - June 28, 2014

Portsmouth, - Mary Lou (Clark) Mello, 74, of Portsmouth, died Saturday, June 28, 2014 at St. Annes Hospital Fall River, MA. Born in Rockland, MA, she was the daughter of the late George G. and Agnes E. (Morey) Clark.Mary Lou retired from Citizens Bank after, 30 years in banking. She was a graduate of Sacred Heart Academy, where she was an accomplished gymnast. Mary Lou was a lifelong resident of Portsmouth and a member of the Portsmouth Democratic Women's Club. A lifelong communicant of St. Anthony's Church, she was a member of the Catholic Women's Club. Mary Lou volunteered her time at the Grand Islander Health Care Center and was a devoted fan of the Boston Celtics, New England Patriots and the Boston Red Sox. Mary Lou leaves her daughter Susan E. Mello and grandson Andrew Mello both of Portsmouth. She was the sister of Joyce A. Westcott of Tiverton, David A. Clark of Jacksonville, FL and Donna M. Menzi and her husband Walter of Farmington, NH. Other survivors include her sister in law Evelyn Clark and brother in law Lawrence Donovan, as well as several nieces, nephews. As well as her two closest friends Joan Figueredo and Anne PlourdeShe was the mother of the late Michael T. Mello and Joshua J. Mello. Mary Lou was the sister of the late Marilyn C. Donovan and George G. Clark, and was also preceded in death by her former husband Thomas E. Mello and longtime companion Samuel Cokinos.A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, July 3, 2014 at 10:00am in St. Anthony's Church, 2836 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871.Her family will receive friends before Mass from 9:00 to 10:00am in the church.Burial will follow in St. Columba Cemetery, MiddletownMemorial donations may be made to Portsmouth Fire and Rescue, 2300 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871. Cemetery Details St. Columba Catholic Cemetery Brown's Lane Middletown, RI, 02842 Visitation JUL 3. 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM St. Anthonys Church 2836 East Main Road Portsmouth, RI, US, 02871 Service JUL 3. 10:00 AM St. Anthonys Church 2836 East Main Road Portsmouth, RI, US, 02871

Tributes

Michele Pope - July 12, 2014 a.. wrote on Jun 28, 2014:

"Susan and Andrew,I just learned of the passing of your mom and grandmother respectively. My deepest sympathy for your loss. Fondly,Michele Pope"

Peter Mello - July 11, 2014 at.. wrote on Jun 28, 2014:

"Sue, So Sorry about your Mom!! I was so upset to find out about this and I also just found out about Josh! Sending you hugs and love!!I adored your Mom.. She was very special to me! She took me into her home in my senior year of high school.. I will never forget that kindness!Love you lots, Peter Mello"

Madeleine Pencak - July 03, 20.. wrote on Jun 28, 2014:

"Dear Susan and family, we were so sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. She always had such a lovely smile on her face. Our deepest sympathies. Madeleine and Jack Pencak"

Cindi Blouin - July 03, 2014 a.. wrote on Jun 28, 2014:

"Susan, so sorry to hear about your Mom. She was a wonderful lady and always had a smile on her face. Deepest sympathies from all of us in the Francis Family, Cindi & Tom, Charlotte and Eddie, Susan & Ron."

winona( nonie morrel)crow - Ju.. wrote on Jun 28, 2014:

"Winona( Nonie Morrel)crow lit a candle in memory of Mary Lou Mello"

Bonnie Billings - July 02, 201.. wrote on Jun 28, 2014:

"Dear Susan, Our deepest sympathy to you and Andrew in the loss of your mother.She was the sweetest lady, so loving & giving. I know that this a difficult time for you right now. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.Sincerely,Bonnie & Ken Billings"

Ronni - July 02, 2014 at 02:39.. wrote on Jun 28, 2014:

"Mary Lou you had a Heart of Gold, always a kind word & and a sincere smile, I love you today and forever, you are in my Prayers always, xoxoxoxo"

SANDRA - July 02, 2014 at 09:4.. wrote on Jun 28, 2014:

"DEAR SUSAN, THINKING OF YOU AND ANDREW ,,,WE WERE SO SAD TO HEAR THAT YOUR MOM PASSED AWAY .WE WILL MISS HER .NO MATTER HER PAIN SHE WAS ALWAYS KIND AND THOUGHTFUL.REST IN PEACE DEAR LADY. SANDY & ROCKY"

Ronni Giblin - July 02, 2014 a.. wrote on Jun 28, 2014:

"Ronni Giblin lit a candle in memory of Mary Lou Mello"

Lisa M Fisher - July 02, 2014 .. wrote on Jun 28, 2014:

"Dear Susan and Andrew, I am so very sorry to hear of Mary Lou's passing. I will cherish all of the great memories of the fun that we had working together at the bank. Mary Lou was my second mother where I could share everything with her and she never judged. She was the first one to find out I was expecting my first child before my husband, she sat with me when I called to tell him.Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and Andrew as well as your family. I love you Mary Lou (Mom) and will always hold you close to my heart. Heaven has truly gained an ANGEL! May you RIPLove Lisa"

Donna Iafrate - July 02, 2014 .. wrote on Jun 28, 2014:

"Donna Iafrate lit a candle in memory of Mary Lou Mello"

Oliveira family - July 01, 20.. wrote on Jun 28, 2014:

"SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR MOM. SHE WAS A VERY SPECIAL PERSON ALWAYS THERE TO LISTEN OLIVEIRA'S GARAGE"

Shirley Lenzi - July 01, 2014 .. wrote on Jun 28, 2014:

"Sue,I'm so upset to hear of your Mom's passing. She was a wonderful lady. Always a smile for everyone. You've had too many losses, Sue. I'll pray for you.Sincerely,Shirley Lenzi"

jayne roderiques - July 01, 20.. wrote on Jun 28, 2014:

"Susan and AndrewSo sorry to hear of Mary Lou's passing.When I moved here she was so wonderful to me.You are in our prayers and thoughts during this difficult time.Sincerely,Jayne and Dean Roderiques"

Ann Rocha Pierce - July 01, 20.. wrote on Jun 28, 2014:

"Ann Rocha Pierce lit a candle in memory of Mary Lou Mello"

winona( nonie morrel)crow - Ju.. wrote on Jun 28, 2014:

"I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing she was a wonderful woman and mother. I lit a candle in her memory."